Do dealerships give you loaners?

A loaner car is supplied by the dealership or by your insurance company free of charge while your car is being repaired, for example after an accident. Some dealership offers free loaner car or courtesy vehicle, which is essentially a rental car that the dealership pays.

Do dealerships charge for loaners?

If it is going to be multiple hours or days before your car is fixed, the mechanic can offer you a loaner car at no cost, as long as you present proof of insurance. Dealerships may put you in a car that is newer and has more features than the one you currently own to entice you to purchase a new vehicle.

Can someone else drive my loaner car?

Most standard policies apply not only to the vehicle owner but also family members listed on the policy and anyone else who the owner allows to borrow the vehicle. In this case you won’t have to worry about your own auto insurance rates, and you won’t even need your own policy to drive.

Does insurance cover loaner car?

Your Auto Insurance Most auto insurance policies cover a loaner that you drive. Insurance policies refer to loaners as temporary replacement vehicles. Even if your insurance doesn’t pay for the cost of a rental car, it still might cover any claims you make following an accident in a loaner or rental vehicle.

Do dealerships give loaner cars for recalls?

If your car has a dangerous safety recall, you can try asking your local dealership for a loaner vehicle until it can repair it. Most dealerships have access to rental cars, and some manufacturers have policies that allow them to loan you a car for days, weeks, or even months until they can address your recall.

Do car dealers give you a loaner car after a service?

If a vehicle needs extensive work they will assess the need to provide a vehicle for you. This is what my dealership does… however, if they keep the car for more than a day or think they will be.. then they will give a loaner. IF the car is serviced by end of day, no loaner is given.

Do I need a loaner car for a rental car?

Your vehicle warranty will denote the criteria for a rental car, individual dealers may control the user of loaners, if any. A dealer would only be required to offer a loaner vehicle if there is a contractual obligation to do so.

Does Honda dealership offer loaner vehicles?

Dealership claims Honda doesn’t offer loaner vehicles. They have a shuttle to take me home. However, like everyone needs to be at places tomorrow. So I’m frustrated they can’t do loaners.

Can a dealership force you to change wheels on a loaner car?

No, dealerships can do whatever they please, it depends on the service manager, or the owner and their policy on loaner vehicles. My daughter bought a new car, the contract is signed and she drove it home. The dealership called and said they forgot to take the custom wheels off the car and want her to bring the car back so they can change them.